High Court of Uganda

The High Court of Uganda is the third court of record in order of hierarchy and has unlimited original jurisdiction, which means that it can try any case of any value or crime of any magnitude. Appeals from all Magistrates Courts go to the High Court.

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Citation	Judgment date
April 1992
Christopher Katuramu v Maliya & 3 oers (Civil Suit No.1 of 1989) [1992] UGHC 18 (27 April 1992) Court refused review of order on a counterclaim, prioritising substance over procedural format and registry irregularity. Civil procedure — Review for error apparent on the face of the record — Counterclaim included in written statement of defence — Order 8 r.8 format requirements — Registry irregularity on court fees — Estoppel and substance over form.	27 April 1992
National Insurance Corporation v Arconsults Architects (Arbitration Cause 4 of 1991) [1992] UGHC 28 (27 April 1992)	27 April 1992
National Insurance Corporation v Arconsults Architects (Arbitration Cause 4 of 1991) [1992] UGHC 96 (27 April 1992) Court dismissed challenge to arbitration award, holding arbitrator acted within scope, parties waived formalities, and costs award was lawful. Arbitration — setting aside award under s.12 — misconduct or improperly procured award; scope of reference and substituted claims — Fee Note No.1A admissible where submitted before appointment; waiver/estoppel of formal written requirements; arbitrator’s power to award costs — First Schedule Rule 9; error of law/fact alone insufficient to set aside award.	27 April 1992
Ali Fadhul v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 1 of 1991) [1992] UGHC 70 (14 April 1992) Applicant not entitled to statutory bail: remand period ran from appellate order and fell short of 480 days; seriousness and absconding risk outweighed release. Criminal procedure – Bail under Trial on Indictments Decree (as amended) – Computation of continuous remand where conviction set aside on appeal and retrial ordered – statutory remand period runs from appellate order remanding for retrial; Bail – discretionary factors – gravity of offence, knowledge of evidence, risk of absconding, adequacy and proximity of sureties; Delay in prosecution – distinction between prosecutorial readiness and judicial scheduling delays.	14 April 1992
Babumba & 2 ors v Nakasi (Civil Suit No. 173 of 1987) [1992] UGHC 19 (13 April 1992) Family Law\|Matrimonial Property Law	13 April 1992
Elinesti Babumba & 2 Ors V Ester Nakasi Kizito (Civil Suit No. 173 of 1987) [1992] UGHC 4 (13 April 1992) Widowhood requires proof of marriage or cohabitation; AG's no-objection allows relatives to obtain letters of administration. Succession law – grant of Letters of Administration – Administrator General’s letter of No Objection as proof of decline – priority of widow under s.6 – proof of widowhood requires marriage or cohabitation – ex parte hearing after proof of service – caveat removal.	13 April 1992
In the Matter of a Writ of Habeas Corpus for an Infant Zono Taryeba (Miscellaneous Cause 1 of 1992) [1992] UGHC 97 (13 April 1992) Child’s welfare is paramount; custody awarded to the respondent father with monthly access to the applicant mother. Family law – Custody of infants – Welfare of the child as paramount consideration – English common law applicable in absence of statute – Customary law not imposed without consent or where repugnant to natural justice. Illegitimacy – Legal rights of mother balanced against child’s welfare. Consent/estoppel – prior written offer relevant; revocation requires proof of detrimental change. Access – right of parent; frequency and emergencies.	13 April 1992
Guadensio Dracai v Uganda (Criminal Confirmation 6 of 92) [1992] UGHC 83 (10 April 1992) Court found conviction proper but reduced an excessive magistrate-imposed custodial sentence to two years for a first offender. Criminal law – Firearms Act 1970 s.2(2)(a) – possession without certificate; Confirmation of magistrates' sentences – s.167 MCA 1970; Sentencing – whether custodial term excessive for a first offender who pleaded guilty; Reduction of sentence on confirmation.	10 April 1992
Sabiiti v Attorney General (Civil Suit 761 of 1988) [1992] UGHC 31 (10 April 1992)	10 April 1992
Jack Busingye & 2 oers v T.M.K (Civil Suit No.15 of 1990) [1992] UGHC 15 (9 April 1992) Res ipsa loquitur applied to hold the defendant vicariously liable for fire damage to plaintiffs' forests; special damages awarded. Tort — Negligence — Motor vehicle accident causing fire — Res ipsa loquitur applied where vehicle and inflammable cargo under defendant's control and no explanation given — Vicarious liability of employer for servant's negligence — Assessment and admissibility of forestry officers' valuations for special damages.	9 April 1992
Bwete v Uganda Consolidated Properties Limited & Another (Civil Suit 197 of 1992) [1992] UGHC 67 (6 April 1992)	6 April 1992
Kiyingi v Kajuma & 2 Others (Civil Suit 14 of 1992) [1992] UGHC 58 (2 April 1992)	2 April 1992
Njeru Town Council V Nyanza Textiles Industries Ltd (Misc. Appl. No. 19 of 1992) [1992] UGHC 3 (2 April 1992) Arbitration under an agreement must follow Arbitration Rules (rule 16); wrong procedural route is fatal. Arbitration — Procedure: Arbitration under an agreement governed by Arbitration Act and Arbitration Rules (rule 16) — such proceedings must be commenced by chamber summons. Civil Procedure Rules O.43 r.5 governs court‑ordered arbitrations only. Affidavits — statements on information must disclose source; affidavits asserting personal knowledge stand unless rebutted.	2 April 1992
Oseku v Kabyanga (Civil Suit 1152 of 1986) [1992] UGHC 60 (2 April 1992)	2 April 1992